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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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