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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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