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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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