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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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