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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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