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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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