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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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