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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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