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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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