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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)