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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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