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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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