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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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