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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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