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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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