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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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