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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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