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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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