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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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