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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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