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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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