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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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