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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of 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 better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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