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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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