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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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