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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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