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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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