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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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