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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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