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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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