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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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