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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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