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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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