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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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