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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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