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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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