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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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