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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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