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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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