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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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