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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations 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 blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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