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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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