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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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