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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online 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 ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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