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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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