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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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