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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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