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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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