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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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