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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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