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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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