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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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