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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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