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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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