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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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