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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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