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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by 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 participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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