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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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