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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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