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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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