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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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