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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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