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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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