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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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