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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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