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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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