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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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