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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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