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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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