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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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