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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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