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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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