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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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