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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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