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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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