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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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