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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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