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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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