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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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