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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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