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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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