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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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