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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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