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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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