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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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