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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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