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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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