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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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