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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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