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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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