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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources