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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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