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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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