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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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