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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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