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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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