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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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