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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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