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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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