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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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