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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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