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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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