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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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