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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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