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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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