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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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