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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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