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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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