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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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