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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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