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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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