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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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