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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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