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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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