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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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