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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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