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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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