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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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