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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines 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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