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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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