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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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