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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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