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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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