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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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