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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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