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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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