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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education