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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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