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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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