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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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