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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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