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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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