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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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