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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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