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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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