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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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