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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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