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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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