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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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