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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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