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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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