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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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