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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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