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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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