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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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