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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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