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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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