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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education 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 enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes 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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