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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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