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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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