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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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