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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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