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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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