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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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