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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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