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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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