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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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