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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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