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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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