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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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