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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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