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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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