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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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