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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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