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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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