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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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