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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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