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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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