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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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