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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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