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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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