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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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