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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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