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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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