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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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