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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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