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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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