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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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