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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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