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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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