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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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