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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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