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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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