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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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