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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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