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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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