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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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