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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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