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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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