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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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