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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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