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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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