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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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