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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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