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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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