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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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