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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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