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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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