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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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