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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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