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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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