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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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