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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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