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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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