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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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