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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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