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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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