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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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