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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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