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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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