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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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