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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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