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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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