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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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