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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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