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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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