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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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