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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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