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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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