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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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