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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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