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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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