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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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