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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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