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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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