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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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