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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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