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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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