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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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