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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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