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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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