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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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