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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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