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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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