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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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