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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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