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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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