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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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