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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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