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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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