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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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