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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend 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 grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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