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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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