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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education