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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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