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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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