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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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