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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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