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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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