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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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