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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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