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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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