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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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