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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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