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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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