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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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