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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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