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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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