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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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