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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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