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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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