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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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