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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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