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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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