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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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