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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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