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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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