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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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