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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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