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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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