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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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