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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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