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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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