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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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