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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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