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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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