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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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