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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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