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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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