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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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