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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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