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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates 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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