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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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