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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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