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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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