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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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