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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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