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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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