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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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