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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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