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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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