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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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