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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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