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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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