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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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