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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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