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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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