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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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