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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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