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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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