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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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