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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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