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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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