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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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