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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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