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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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