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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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