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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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