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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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