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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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