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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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