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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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