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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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