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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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