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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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