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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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