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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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