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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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