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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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