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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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