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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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