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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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