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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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