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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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