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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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