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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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