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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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