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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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