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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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