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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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