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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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