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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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