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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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