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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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