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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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