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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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