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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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