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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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