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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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