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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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