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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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