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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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