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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training 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 institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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