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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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