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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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