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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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