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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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