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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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