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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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