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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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