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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major 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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