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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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