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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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