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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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