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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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