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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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