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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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