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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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