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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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