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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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