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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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