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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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