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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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