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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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