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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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