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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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