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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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