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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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