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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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