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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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