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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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