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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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