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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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