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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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