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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 advancements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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