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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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