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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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