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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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