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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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