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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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