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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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