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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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