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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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