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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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