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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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