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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education