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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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