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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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