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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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