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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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