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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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