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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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