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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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