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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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