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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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