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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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