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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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