MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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 but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). For additional details please see MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.

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