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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key 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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