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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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