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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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