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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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