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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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