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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing 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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