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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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