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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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