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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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