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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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