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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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