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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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