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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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