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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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