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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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