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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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