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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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