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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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