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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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