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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources