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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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