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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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