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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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