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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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