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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists 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 know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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