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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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