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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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