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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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