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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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