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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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