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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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