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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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