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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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