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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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