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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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