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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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