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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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