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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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