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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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