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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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