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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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