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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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