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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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