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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key 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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