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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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