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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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