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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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