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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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