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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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