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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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