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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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