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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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