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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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