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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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