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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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