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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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