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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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