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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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