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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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