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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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