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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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