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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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