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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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