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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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