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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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