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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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