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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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