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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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