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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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