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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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