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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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