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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. 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. To satisfy this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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