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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the 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 institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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