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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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