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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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