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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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