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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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