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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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