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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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