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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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