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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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