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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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