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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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