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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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