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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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