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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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