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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting 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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