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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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