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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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