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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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