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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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