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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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