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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the 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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