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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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