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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need 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 book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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