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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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