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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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