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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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