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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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