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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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