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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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