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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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