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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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