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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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