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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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