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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education