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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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