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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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