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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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