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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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