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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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