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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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