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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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