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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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